
Laura Honey
Laura has always been a homebody in the truest sense of the word. For the past five years, she’s turned that instinct into a career, curating and writing about homes in every waking (and sometimes sleeping, if it's bedroom-related hour.
Laura’s professional journey began at The White Company, still one of her favourite places to shop, where she honed her eye for timeless design and quality craftsmanship. From there, she moved into magazine journalism, writing for leading interiors titles including Homes & Gardens and Livingetc, before bringing her expertise to woman&home. Her work blends rigorous testing with a warm, reader-first perspective, whether she’s reviewing the latest kitchen appliance or exploring the trends shaping modern living.
Before journalism, Laura read English at University of Oxford. Alongside voracious reading and writing for student publications, she supported herself with a series of hands-on roles that, perhaps surprisingly, laid the perfect foundation for a career in homes.
She trained as an SCA-certified barista (which explains her forensic approach to coffee machine reviews), spent summers working in her family’s pizza business (meaning no pizza oven that falls short of Italian standards will pass her tests), and worked for the heritage fragrance house Penhaligon's, where she indulged her love of scent, set up her own perfume studio and qualified as a Master Perfumer. That rare combination of practical experience and sensory expertise gives her reviews a distinctive depth particularly when it comes to kitchen kit and candles.
Latest articles by Laura Honey
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Is Le Creuset cast iron really the best? We test these icons against the restOur food team have tested all the best cast iron dishes, including Le Creuset's famous and alternatives to Le Creuset for your stews, slow cooks and bakes
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The exact casserole dish Tom Kerridge uses is only £30 - here's why it's stolen a spot in our kitchen tooThe M&S x Tom Kerridge Cast Iron Casserole Dish is one of the cheapest cast iron pots, yet it's Le Creuset level for quality and cooking - here's why we love it
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I cremated my cast iron Le Creuset this weekend - here's how to go from burnt back to sparkling without a scratchThese natural, home remedies prove that knowing how to clean a burnt cast iron pot is surprisingly simple, so don't worry about your cast iron casserole dishes
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It's time for a sleep reset - the nine essentials that will help you snoozeA sleep reset is in order, whether you're struggling with falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting enough rest in. Here are our nine essentials for your naps
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Dyson's smallest vacuum ever is also their most powerful - it will change the way you cleanThe Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Vacuum looks almost too slim to be serious, but it's the perfect vacuum for small homes and quick clean ups - true Dyson design
By Laura Honey Published
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KitchenAid's new limited edition isn't just a fresh colour - it now comes with these genius accessoriesThe KitchenAid Spearmint Artisan Stand Mixer is the brand's limited-edition Colour of the Year, but there's a special style feature that sets it apart
By Laura Honey Last updated
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Bagged vacuums are back - made better than ever by Dyson and Shark's former designerThe Halo Capsule XR Vacuum takes our favourite parts of the best vacuums on the market to make a bagged, powerful vacuum that covers the whole home
By Laura Honey Published
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In need of some effortless, everyday shine? This steam cleaner is for youIs the Kärcher SC3 Steam Cleaner your key to a sparkly, shiny home? Our expert tested this versatile model in her pet home - here are the results
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Can you really tell the difference between a £700 limited-edition KitchenAid and an £79 stand mixer?The Salter British Bakes Green Stand Mixer is an affordable stand mixer that's almost identical to the KitchenAid Colour of the Year - except it's £620 less
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I bet you didn't know about Ninja's juicer - it's their most interesting launch yetThe Ninja Cold Press Juicer is a brilliant slow juicer if you're shopping on a budget, or a beginner, looking for the best juicer for nutritious drinks
By Laura Honey Published
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I can't keep this baking accessory secret - it's an artisanal extra for your KitchenAidThe KitchenAid Bread Bowl with Lid Stand Mixer accessory is little known, but well-loved by any bakers looking to upgrade their stand mixer
By Laura Honey Published
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I swear by Jamie Oliver's genius air fryer hack for doubling space, even in the smallest modelThe chef's clever air fryer tray hack is ingenious if you have a small air fryer, doubling the capacity of any drawer with one simple trick
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Le Creuset's dramatic redesign has divided opinion - we put it in the pressure cookerThe Le Creuset Modern Heritage Shallow Casserole Dish is a redesign of the brand's most treasured cast iron. We decide whether it's a modern heirloom
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Desperate for a Dyson? These are the 6 our experts loveWe've tested every model to find the six best Dyson vacuum cleaners, from their robot vacuum and the PencilVac through to the best value Dyson
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How we test steam cleaners - for a squeaky clean homeOur experts share the nitty gritty details on how we test steam cleaners for our reviews - from cleaning carpets to muddy pawprints, and more
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Remember Henry? That reliable red vacuum still rivals all other modelsThe Numatic Henry HVR160 Vacuum Cleaner is a retro, reliable but underrated model that easily takes place amongst the best corded vacuums you can buy
By Laura Honey Published
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Make your bathroom beautiful with these luxury lookalikes - budget alternatives approved by usUpgrade your space for less with affordable bathroom accessories that rival premium designs. These editor-approved swaps promise a stylish, spa-like look.
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Three years in the making, KitchenAid's limited-edition mixer is refreshingly radiantThe KitchenAid Colour of the Year 2026 has been announced. Championing a bright, beautiful palette cleanser, there's a lot to be said about this minty fresh hue
By Laura Honey Published
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Dyson has reinvented the robot vacuum - should you splurge on this clever cleaner?The Dyson Spot+Scrub AI Robot Vacuum Cleaner is the best robot vacuum offering mopping capabilities, next-level mapping, and genuinely intelligent features
By Laura Honey Published
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This quirky kitchen gadget is already a food prep kitchen essential - it's geniusThe BORA QVac Vacuum Sealer could save you hundreds of pounds each year, whilst bringing order into your kitchen - it's my gadget of the year
By Laura Honey Published
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Forget all Ninja's other air fryers for a second - this humble model is their best kept secretThe Ninja Air Fryer Pro is one of the best compact air fryers you can buy. With the brand's expert technology, 4.7L of space, and speedy timing, it's perfect
By Laura Honey Published
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I've finally found a cordless vacuum that handles pet hair - it's an inexpensive upgradeThe VAX HomePro Detect Pet Cordless Vacuum is the best cordless vacuum for pet homes, with special tools, powerful suction, and a nimble design.
By Laura Honey Published
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The Spanish Valentine's tradition I'm adopting this year - book lovers, lean-inIn honour of the Spanish book-giving tradition, our experts round up their top picks of books to gift for Valentine's Day, for the special women in your life
By Laura Honey Published
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In love with Le Creuset? These Hokan bowls are how I expanded my collection to stonewareHokan bowls are a brilliant way to expand your cast iron collection into some stoneware too. Oven, microwave, and freezer-friendly, they cover all culinary bases
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